Twenties roar once more at Ipswich's Castle Hill

Friday

Aug 1, 2014 at 4:32 PMAug 1, 2014 at 4:32 PM

WHAT: Roaring Twenties Lawn PartyWHERE: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla RoadWHEN: Sunday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m.TICKETS: $25 per person and $20 for students, seniors, and Trustees of Reservations members. Children 10 and under, free. Order in advance at www.roaringtwentieslawnparty.orgDay-of tickets: $30 per person and $25 for students, seniors, and Trustees of Reservations members.ABOUT THE EVENT: The lawn party harkens to the jazz age, the era in which the mansion at Castle Hill was built. The event will feature ’20s and ’30s jazz, swing dancing lessons, Charleston performances, antique autos and a vintage fair.Boston Swing Central will start the festivities with a group dance lesson beginning at 3 p.m. Brooklyn-based Baby Soda Jazz band will take the stage at 4 p.m. and play throughout the evening.Additional highlights include a lindy hop performance by the Lindy Bomb Squad and a vintage-attire contest. The Trustees encourage ’20s-style dress and guests should bring a picnic supper or pre-order one through the event website. Ice cream, pizza, sweets, beer, wine, and iced beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.PROMOTE YOUR EVENT: Send an email with a jpg photo and the event details to Ipswich@wickedlocal.com-